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The Cases of Commissioner Heigo KobayashiSeries

This series of graphic novels transports readers to feudal Japan, where intricate detective mysteries unfold in each installment. Follow the astute and honorable Prefect Heigo Kobayashi as he navigates complex cases with sharp intellect and unwavering resolve. Inspired by classic Japanese literature, these stories expertly blend suspense, historical authenticity, and profound human motivations, offering a unique blend of genre fiction and cultural exploration.

Rashomon: A Commissioner Heigo Kobayashi Case

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    Rashomon: A Commissioner Heigo Kobayashi Case

    • 168 pages
    • 6 hours of reading

    Victor Santos (Polar, Violent Love) writes and illustrates a crime and mystery story inspired by Ryunosuke Akutagawa’s tales featuring the heroic commissioner Heigo Kobayashi When the body of a skilled samurai is found along the road to Yamashina in feudal Japan, the search begins for his killer. Detective Heigo Kobayashi takes the case but finds only dead-end clues and no firsthand witnesses.

    Rashomon: A Commissioner Heigo Kobayashi Case